Oduyoye resigns membership of Oyo State’s Advisory Council

A former Chief Whip of the House of Representatives on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and Babameto of Ibadanland, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, has resigned his membership of the Oyo State Advisory Council.

The representative of Ibadan North West/South West Federal constituency between 1999 and 2007, said this in a resignation letter.

The letter, dated July 24, 2026, was addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde through the Chairman of the Advisory Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN).

Oduyoye said personal exigencies had constrained his continued membership of the Council, which resignation revealed it with immediate effect.

The Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor between 2019 and 2023 stated that while he deeply appreciates the opportunity to serve on the Advisory Council, his personal circumstances have made it impossible for him to continue to participate in the affairs of the body.

The former federal lawmaker expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for the opportunity provided him to serve Oyo State.

He also commended the council for its contributions to governance in the state, describing it as a revered body that has played significant roles in the governance system.

The former Rep member wished Oyo State success in its democratic journey.

The letter reads in full: “I write to intimate Your Excellency of my decision to resign my membership of the Oyo State Advisory Council forthwith.

“Sir, as much as I appreciate my membership of the revered body and its contributions to the governance system in our dear state in the last few years, personal exigencies have constrained my continued participation in the August body.

“While I will continue to wish our beloved state the best on this democratic journey, I equally appreciate His Excellency for the opportunity provided me to serve our dear state.”

𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖/𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖